SAM #36C24226Q0650

VA Solicitation for Funeral and Mortuary Services for Unclaimed Veterans in New York

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 (VISN2), is seeking qualified providers for mortuary services for unclaimed or indigent Veterans at VA facilities in New York. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2 (NCO 2), part of VISN2 - Contracting office located at 113 Holland Ave, Albany, NY - Products/Services Requested: - Funeral and mortuary services for deceased unclaimed or indigent Veterans - Includes burial, cremation, and removal of bodies - Estimated 10 burials per year - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must possess a current transit permit at award - Must secure and pay for all necessary permits - Proof of license for the establishment and funeral home director(s) required per New York State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers - All contractor employees must have appropriate and current licenses - Contractor must maintain Workers Compensation and Professional Liability Insurance - Contractor must remain current on Federal, State, and Medicare payments - Place of Performance: - Brooklyn Campus, 800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY 11209 - Margaret Cochran Corbin Campus, 423 E 23 Street, New York, NY 10010 - St. Albans Community Living Center, 179-00 Linden Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11425 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - The contract is an IDIQ with a base year and four option years, totaling up to five years

Description

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Integrated Service Network 2. This Sources Sought Notice is not a request formal proposals or quotes. It is neither a solicitation nor a request for quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation or for a set-aside will not receive a response.

Responses to this sources sought notice shall be submitted in writing including a capabilities statement to Contract Specialist Daniel Zielinski, daniel.zielinski@va.gov, no later than 06/03/2026 at 10:00am EST.

VA VISN2 intends to award a firm-fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) to a qualified firm who can meet the following requirement. NY Harbor VA Healthcare System, see locations below, requires mortuary services for deceased unclaimed or indigent Veterans inpatient under VA or VA Authorized care from 07/01/2026 to 06/30/2027, plus four ordering periods through 06/30/2031. Estimated 10 burials per year.

The Contractor shall possess the current transit permit at the time of award of Contract. Permits covering burial, cremation or removal of the body, if required, are to be secured and paid for by the Contractor.

In accordance with the New York State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers, the Contractor shall provide proof of license for the establishment and funeral home director(s), prior to commencing any work under this contract.

The Contractor s employees shall have the appropriate and current license(s) prior to commencing work under this contract. Copies of registrations and licenses shall be furnished upon COR s request. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining Workers Compensation and Professional Liability Insurance, as well as remaining current on Federal, State and Medicare payments.

Locations

Brooklyn Campus, 800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY 11209, 718-836-6600 Margaret Cochran Corbin Campus, 423 E 23 Street, New York, NY 10010, 212-686-7500 St. Albans Community Living Center, 179-00 Linden Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11425, 718-526-1000

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